The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (06 - 10) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 59,900

€ 47,100

€ 59,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 450h is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525d
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.6 in
112.2
190
116.9
192.9
190 in
Length
192.9 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525d
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.25 %

General
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525d
S19
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525d
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
340 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
340 hp
201 hp
BMW 525d
No data
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
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12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
12.58 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
30 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 525d
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
511 mi
Range
713 mi
Lexus GS 450h
511 mi
713 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
149.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125.5 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
149.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data